High density multi-purpose cleaning device

ABSTRACT

A high-density multi-purpose cleaning device including a body member having non-abrasive fibers which are multi-strand stitched in a chained pattern to form a dense cleaning textile. The dense cleaning textile includes a dual sided cleaning shell which can be used to clean a variety of different surfaces.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

Embodiments described herein generally relate to cleaning devices, and more particularly to a high density multi-purpose cleaning device.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Cleaning devices are a major component of domestic care of one's home, functioning for most as a tool to improve cleaning ability. There are, however, few devices that allow a person to clean their home while simultaneously reducing bad odors and bacteria buildup in the cleaning device. This bacteria accumulation results in unpleasant smells and reduced sanitation within the home. Hence, an improved cleaning device which minimizes bacterial buildup and which can be used for a variety of surfaces is desired.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The various advantages of the embodiments of the present disclosure will become apparent to one skilled in the art by reading the following specification and appended claims, and by referencing the following drawing(s), in which:

FIG. 1 shows an exemplary view of a high density multi-purpose cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Exemplary embodiments disclosed herein describe a high density multi-purpose cleaning device including a body member having non-abrasive fibers which are multi-strand stitched in a chained pattern to form a dense cleaning textile. The dense cleaning textile includes a dual sided cleaning shell which can be used to clean a variety of different surfaces.

In some exemplary embodiments, the cleaning shell is machine washable.

In some exemplary embodiments, the cleaning shell is a scrubbing pad.

In some exemplary embodiments, the non-abrasive fibers are polyester.

In some exemplary embodiments, the cleaning shell comes in different colors.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The disclosure will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments of the disclosure are shown. This disclosure may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the exemplary embodiments set forth herein. It will be apparent to persons skilled in the relevant art that various changes in form and detail can be made to various embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Thus, the breadth and scope of the present disclosure should not be limited by any of the above-described exemplary embodiments but should be defined only in accordance with the following claims and their equivalents.

The present disclosure relates to a high density multi-purpose cleaning device (“the device”). The device's composition reduces the likelihood of bacterial buildup and improves the cleaning ability of the device for a variety of different surfaces. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the device 10 includes a body member having non-abrasive fibers which are multi-strand stitched in a chained pattern to form a dense cleaning textile. The non-abrasive fibers may include any suitable non-abrasive material, such as, for example, polyester. In a preferred embodiment, the device is made of machine washable polyester. Hence, the device may be washed to reduce and remove any bacteria buildup.

The manner in which the fibers are combined to form the cleaning textile creates a dense cleaning textile. The fibers may be integrated from yarn which is multi-strand stitched in a chained pattern to create the textile. The multi-strand stitch technique involves wrapping two or more strands of yarn, from back to front, around the hook (i.e., yarn over) before placing the hook in the stitch. The stitch may be implemented as a single stitch or a double stitch.

This multi-strand technique is repeated to create a chained pattern which forms the cleaning textile. The net effect of this technique is that each stitch includes multiple strands of fiber and each stitch is created with a small hook. The small hook creates stitches with smaller gaps therebetween and tight connections with the yarn. Thus, the resulting article yields a high density cleaning textile. The size of the small hook varies depending upon the weight of the strands/fiber/yarn. The small hook size is the smallest size hook that can be used to accommodate the multiple strands.

The high density cleaning textile includes a dual sided cleaning shell (i.e., either side of cleaning textile may be used to clean a surface). The compact/dense composition of the cleaning shell combined with its non-abrasive texture allows the device to operate as a scrubbing pad for a myriad of surfaces, such as, for example, bathroom/bathtub, floors, kitchen, dishes, appliances, automobiles, human body, toys, bikes, etc.

The cleaning shell may be implemented in any suitable shape and size. In a preferred embodiment, the cleaning shell is four (4) inches round. In another exemplary embodiment, the cleaning shell has a semi dome-like shape. The cleaning shell may come in different colors, including solid colors and multiple colors.

Moreover, it should be understood that when an element is referred to as being “connected” or “coupled” to another element, it can be directly connected or coupled to the other element or intervening elements may be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being “directly connected” or “directly coupled” to another element, there are no intervening elements present. Other words used to describe the relationship between elements should be interpreted in a like fashion (e.g., “between” versus “directly between,” “adjacent” versus “directly adjacent,” etc.)

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “includes” and/or “including,” when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groups thereof.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further understood that terms, e.g., those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art. However, should the present disclosure give a specific meaning to a term deviating from a meaning commonly understood by one of ordinary skill, this meaning is to be taken into account in the specific context this definition is given herein.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate from the foregoing description that the broad techniques of the embodiments of the present invention may be implemented in a variety of forms. Therefore, while the embodiments of this invention have been described in connection with particular examples thereof, the true scope of the embodiments of the invention should not be so limited since other modifications will become apparent to the skilled practitioner upon a study of the drawings, specification, and following claims. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A high-density multi-purpose cleaning device comprising: a body member having non-abrasive fibers which are multi-strand stitched in a chained pattern to form a dense cleaning textile, wherein the dense cleaning textile includes a dual sided cleaning shell which can be used to clean a variety of different surfaces.
 2. The device of claim 1, wherein the cleaning shell is machine washable.
 3. The device of claim 1, wherein the cleaning shell is a scrubbing pad.
 4. The device of claim 1, wherein the non-abrasive fibers are polyester.
 5. The device of claim 1, wherein the cleaning shell comes in different colors. 